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Minnesota Homeowner Hit With MASSIVE Mortgage Payment Hike: Are YOU Next?!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Trevor Richards, an IT consultant from Bloomington, Minnesota, is among the many homeowners facing a financial dilemma. When he refinanced his home with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) in 2017, he enjoyed the benefits of a low introductory rate. But now, as interest rates rise, Trevor’s monthly payments are set to increase by $1,500.
For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota
During the Fourth of July, many fire up the grill for a barbecue. For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota. The program at St. Paul Technical College was started by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. It’s designed to bring skilled meat cutters into the industry, which has lost jobs over the years due to a lack of training in the workforce.
A Big Change Is Now Happening at McDonald’s in Minnesota
A major change is taking place at McDonald's restaurants across the country, and may have already happened here in Minnesota. Anytime a major fast-food chain makes a change, it's big news. Especially when it's a fast-food staple like McDonald's, which has a TON of locations across the U.S. and right in our own backyards in Minnesota. This Visual Capitalist story says McDonald's has 13,444 locations in the U.S., second only to Starbucks and Subway.
Sheriff: 2 Pounds of Suspected Methamphetamine Found in Vehicle
PINE RIVER (WJON News) -- Sheriff's deputies discovered a large amount of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. The Cass County Sheriff says on Wednesday investigators conducted a traffic stop on Highway 371 in rural Pine River. A police dog was used to search the vehicle. They say about two...
Moondance Jam offers refunds after online backlash following lineup switch
WALKER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular music festival in northern Minnesota will offer refunds after all following an announcement that its lineup will be drastically changed this year – just two weeks before it’s scheduled to happen. Scheduled for July 18-20 in Walker, Minnesota, Moondance Jam was...
27-year-old man dies after falling from a tree on the Fourth of July
AITKIN, Minn. — A 27-year-old man died after falling from a tree near the shores of Gun Lake in Aitkin on the Fourth of July. According to police Henry M. Cannon was climbing a large white pine tree while celebrating the holiday with friends when a branch broke and he fell approximately 25 feet to the ground. The fall knocked Cannon unconscious and resulted in multiple internal injuries, said authorities. Cannon was transported to Riverwood Hospital and administered lifesaving care. Cannon succumbed to his injuries. Police are still investigating the incident.
Twins almost coming back down 13-5 vs. Astros is the type of stuff that will pay off later
Morale victories are super lame, but what the Minnesota Twins did on Friday night against the Astros feels much different from that. To be clear, the Twins did not win, as Houston crushed Pablo Lopez before tossing Josh Winder and Kody Funderburk into an active volcano. It was a tough game for Minnesota pitching but the offense came to life in such a way that it almost made up for every mistake made on the mound.
Mike Zimmer embraced by Cowboys for trait that led to Vikings firing
Mike Zimmer's time with the Minnesota Vikings was a bit of a roller coaster. The team's former head coach was a noted hard-nosed defensive guru but struggled to execute a complete game plan on a weekly basis. As the head coach of the Vikings, Zimmer led the team to a...
Astros OF makes Catch of the Year candidate
Houston Astros right fielder Joey Loperfido made one of the wildest catches of the year Friday in his team’s contest against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. The Astros led the Twins 10-5 in the bottom of the 8th inning. With a man on first and nobody out, Twins infielder Willi Castro... The post Astros OF makes Catch of the Year candidate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Vikings Beat Out a Bunch of Teams to Land Blake Cashman
Blake Cashman could have joined the Packers or Falcons, but he didn't flinch once the Minnesota Vikings called. The post Vikings Beat Out a Bunch of Teams to Land Blake Cashman appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
I-35 Fencing Deter Homeless Encampments from Growing
DULUTH, Minn. — Over the past few years, homeless encampments between Railroad St. and I-35 have appeared causing numerous clean up projects in the tourists center of Duluth. Just last year MNDOT started the initiative to put up fencing along the interstate to prevent people from seeking shelter underneath.
New Food Truck Brings Korean Dishes To Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — A new food truck is bringing Korean culture to Duluth. Sunhee’s Little Table is what it’s called. The owner moved to the states from South Korea just 10 years ago. She had a love for cooking traditional Korean dishes and realized there wasn’t many places like that here in the Northland. Sunhee says her dishes are similar to home-cooked meals that she had with her family. That includes bulgogi, which is a thinly sliced marinated beef, along with rice cakes.
A New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — A new Mexican restaurant has already seen success in the two weeks that they’ve been open. Located in the historic Duluth Herald Building, Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant has reported busy afternoons since their opening in June. Emiliano’s got their name from the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano...
Grand Rapids Grappler is national champion
Bode Hutchinson from Grand Rapids Grapplers competed in USA Wrestling’s Kids’ National Wrestling Tournament June 27-30, at ImOn Arena in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Hutchinson was crowned champion when he took first place in Greco-Roman style wrestling competing in the 10U, 84-pound bracket and also took fourth place in the Freestyle Wrestling event. Hutchinson was impressive wrestling against the top wrestlers in the country. The Kids’ Nationals hosts the nation's top wrestlers from ages 7 to 14 in the international styles of freestyle and Greco-Roman, according to their website.
Trio of Former Greyhounds Enjoying Summer Reunion with Duluth Huskies
DULUTH, Minn.- When Ethan Cole, Charlie Sutherland, and Joe Vos wrapped up the 2021 season at Duluth East. They probably thought that was the last time that they would all be able to play baseball together. Fast forward to this summer, and the trio has reunited with the Duluth Huskies.
John Force recovery update: NHRA legend in neuro care following brain injury in crash at Virginia Nationals
NHRA drag racing icon and 16-time champion John Force has been moved from neuro-intensive care to acute neuro care at a Virginia trauma hospital as he continues to recover from serious injuries suffered in a crash during the first round the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on June 23. According to a statement by John Force Racing, the 75-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury among other injuries including a fractured sternum and right wrist injury.
Moorhead wading pool closing indefinitely
MOORHEAD, MINN. (Valley News Live) - The neighborhood wading pool at South Park in Moorhead is now closed, maybe for good. The City of Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department says the 1950s era structure, near Ellen Hopkins School, is beyond reasonable repair due to persistent leaks and failing concrete. They say it must be demolished.
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